Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara
Biagio Anthony Gazzarra, known as Ben Gazzara, was an American film, stage, and television actor and director. His best known films include Anatomy of a Murder, Voyage of the Damned, Inchon, Road House, The Big Lebowski, Happiness, The Thomas Crown Affair, Summer of Sam, Dogvilleand Paris, je t'aime. He was a recurring collaborator with John Cassavetes, working with him on Husbands, The Killing of a Chinese Bookieand Opening Night...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth28 August 1930
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I love awards, especially if I get them. It's up to the courage of the filmmakers to make art in cinema, not just business. John was rejected by studios, he borrowed money and did movies with his own money. You're either courageous or not. You have to find a way.
I love awards, especially if I get them.
You achieve because you're lucky to work with people who are very talented.
Audrey was a princess, so natural, the camera really loved her, ... James and I kept each other company during all the rejections. We used to meet, have a cup of coffee and went from office to office to get work and never got work.
some actors seek parts similar to their personalities. But, I prefer undergoing a metamorphosis that depends on the role .